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Should I be worried about progesterone level dropping 2.7 points at 6wk4dys & 82 fetal heartbeat

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I've had 3 miscarriages and I'm pregnant for the 4th time. My HCG levels started out great but my progestrone was a little low so I was given tablets twice a day to insert vaginally. It seemed to bring it up. I just had an u/s yesterday & the baby's heartbeat was 82 which they said is low. I also got my numbers back. My HCG is 22,000 but my progestrone dropped to 9.7. My doctor is calling in a gel instead of the pills to see f that helps. But the nurse left me feeling upset by saying all I can do is relax, drink lots of fluid and keep my fingers crossed until they do anothe u/s next week. Does anyone have any good thoughts / experiences? I can't go through anything bad again.

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Don't know if my answer went through or not. Hope everything goes good for you May Miracles. Sadly I lost mine. This is the 4th loss and still no baby. I went in after posting this with a horrible pain in my left side. They told me the heartbeart had gone up to 93 but my HCG numbers had not gone up and the progesterone level was low. My doc sent me home told me to keep taking the Cronine gel and set up another ultrasound. One wek later when they did finally do they u/s there was no heartbeat.

Hi...i'm going through a similiar thing...im 7 wks and my baby's heartbeat is in the 80s however last wk it was in the 100s...the dr. doesnt like the way that looks so im goin back tues am...i noticed u postd awhile ago..how is everythng goin?

Keep in mind that the baby's heart beat has just barely started, which could be the cause of it being so low since it's not been beating for more than a week at least. Your hcg is at a really good level and if the gel things are given they will help raise your levels. I think you should also definitely relax, stress will only harm you not help you, so take a warm bubble bath (not hot!), and light some candles or something, or do whatever usually helps you relax besides drink alcohol lol!!!

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